Helping a Friend - Page 5

Nancy Gibb · #41 01-01-2009, 03:24 AM

I spent a good part of the day yesterday in Springfield at St. Johns Hospital with Bob and Nancy Lionberger. "OH MY" the routine he has to go through each week...Doctors, Doctors, Doctors, get re-admitted, get to your hospital room, getting hooked up to all of those tubes IV's etc. BUT, I got to witness first hand a PERFECT example of bravery and confidence! I have been in that position myself, but was in awe of the display of grace, gratitude, and kindness Bob showed to EVERY Dr., Nurse, aid, even the people that brought his food. I watched as he read with a smile on his face the emails many of you sent. Oh what a boost you get when you hear from a car guy or girl.....Friends, Family, Supporters, TEAM. From my old coaching years in Florida, WE play together as a team...we've got each others back...we can always count on each other...."THANK YOU" all for taking time out of your busy days to help Bob in this journey in any way that you have or can, and for allowing me to post these long posts.PLEAS know that if any of you find yourself in a situation like his, HE WILL BE RIGHT THERE!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR......N.G.

ORIGLS6 · #42 01-01-2009, 08:28 PM

Nancy is absolutely dead on with her description of Bob and Nancy. We spent a couple of hours with them Wednesday afternoon. They were both napping when we arrived trying to catch a little rest from their busy schedule. But they both were all smiles within minutes and we had some laughs together. As usual, neither Bob or Nancy want to be any trouble to ANYONE so the Nurses and Doctors have to 'take charge' and make sure they have whatever they need. They're in good hands and their positive attitude will get them through this. One of the Nurses made that statement while we were there.
This was his second round of treatments and I got the feeling from Bob's conversation that the tough part is coming in the next couple of weeks. We're going to be there for them throughout the trip so we can all have a big celebration in a couple of months: everybody Happy and Healthy again,.............. Nancy Gibb included!

Oh, one more thing! Monday, January 5th is Bob and Nancy's 30th Wedding Aniversary. Let's load them up with "Congrats" messages!

mayor_b · #43 01-04-2009, 02:13 AM

Happy New Year, I had a nice visit Bob this afernoon at the gas station. His spirits are high as usual. Sure made me feel good when we started talking about the show in Aug. We both plan on everyone being 100% and ready for the 11th. Annual.This years show is Aug. 1st. I have sent flyers and posters to Rich McCabe to be put on the web page. Nice to see Nancy G. warming up the key board. Take care and May God Bless, Ken & Anita